Daily
Huntsville
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Huntsville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City accepted a donation from HUBS Coop of a public bicycle maintenance station valued at $1,950 for cyclists during National Bike Month. City officials will decide on a final location for the unit in parks, trails, or recreation centers. City of Huntsville
- ➤ Enable Madison County volunteers built a wheelchair ramp for a 7-year-old girl with shaken baby syndrome to ease her daily mobility at home. The project is part of a non-profit effort to remove barriers for local residents (Enable Madison County). WHNT News 19
- ➤ Local Tennessee Valley musicians will gather at VBC to honor Microwave Dave + community members join the tribute to celebrate his enduring influence on local music. FOX 54
- ➤ Fleet Feet Huntsville and Madison will host the Big Run 5K to celebrate Global Running Day this June as part of their 50th anniversary, with races on June 3 at John Hunt Park and June 6 at ADTRAN. Participants will enjoy ice cream + sponsor giveaways to boost community fitness. WHNT News 19
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bank47 CEO Hill Womble announced Julia Gutierrez's promotion to Senior Vice President for compliance and risk management as part of the bank's growth drive. Gutierrez brings over 20 years in banking compliance and experience as a captain in the Army Reserve and will lead enterprise-wide programs. Huntsville Business Journal
- ➤ Latoya Osborne works as a program manager at RTX where she leads multimillion-dollar defense programs and founded IncubatHER to support women in leadership (she also serves on local boards and volunteers in community organizations). Her career shows how high-stakes business meets local community commitment. Huntsville Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, a student was taken into custody when law enforcement found a firearm in a vehicle parked at Mae Jemison High School — school officials confirmed extra security measures were added for the rest of the week. WAAY 31
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Julian Harris Elementary is closed Tuesday due to an HVAC failure that caused high temperatures inside the building; school officials will assess the situation and update families on Wednesday's plans while Grades 3-5 Awards Day remains scheduled in the P.E. gym. WAAY 31
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said Huntsville's Marshall center will begin stacking hardware for Artemis III this summer, with a wet dress rehearsal planned before year-end as part of preparations for a 2027 launch. His comments underscore the center's role in building expertise for future lunar landings and Mars missions. AL.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A recent TradingPedia report shows Alabama has some of the most affordable rent. In Huntsville, residents spend about 21% of their income on rent (the statewide median is $976, up 13% over five years). AL.com
- ➤ Pending home sales in North Alabama have climbed 11% from last year, driven by strong buyer demand in Huntsville and Decatur. Median prices and inventory have also risen, although Realtors caution that a climb in mortgage rates above the mid-6% range could slow demand. AL.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mars Hill Bible won Game 1 of the Class 2A state baseball series with a 4-0 shutout over Ariton Monday at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park, thanks to Beau Willis’ three-hit complete game. The series resumes Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Jacksonville State. AL.com
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FitChellaHsv
9 AM - 1 PM — Field Day — Limited early bird tickets available — Experience the high-energy fusion of music and fitness at Huntsville's vibrant day party.
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Ron Taylor Comedy Show
6-10 PM — Huntsville Levity Live — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Ron Taylor, a rising star in the comedy scene.
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Back to Summer Camp Basketball Camp
All day — Shoot 360 Huntsville — Pricing details not listed — Kick off summer with an exciting basketball camp experience.
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Conjunto Nube and More
8-11 p.m. — OK Corral — Tickets available — Feel the powerful energy of live music with Conjunto Nube and GROUP REACTOR in a night of adrenaline and joy.
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Book Launch: Katherine Center's The Shippers
6-7:30 p.m. — Walker's Market — $35 includes book and refreshments — Celebrate the launch of Katherine Center's new novel with a talk and book signing.
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Coffee, Conversations, and Calhoun - June
8-11 a.m. — Just Love Coffee Cafe — Free coffee — Connect with Calhoun Community College and explore admissions in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Junior Dribblers - June Training
5-6 p.m. — Shoot 360 Huntsville — Registration required — Engage your little ones in a fun and structured soccer training environment designed for ages 4-6.
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Columbus Clingstones vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Toyota Field — $20 for dinner and game ticket — Tailgate with Athens State Alumni before cheering for the Trash Pandas.
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Tin Roof Cats & OmCat Live Performance
9 p.m. - 1 a.m. — The Tip Top Cafe — $10 pre-sale, $12 door — Experience the high-energy sounds of Nashville's finest jam bands in a unique improvisational night.
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Yaleo - The Ultimate Santana Experience
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Mars Music Hall, Huntsville, AL — Interactive add-on available — Experience an immersive night with the ultimate tribute to Santana.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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